What's Happening in Benoni, Gauteng…

The construction industry is used to risk. From labour shortages to skyrocketing tariffs, the industry entered 2020 facing many unknowns. The impact of the COVID-19 virus is one more factor poised to affect construction firms. The industry is now facing challenges such as material delays and a decline in demand with a reduction in travel activity resulting in lower demand for hotels, for example. Social distancing rules are becoming increasingly important as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to an increased demand for printing services in the form of safety signage.

Increase in health and safety regulations on construction sites due to COVID-19

With the return to work of the construction sector, the South African government has issued additional health and safety requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Many Quantity Surveyors, contractors, and other stakeholders in the built environment are left grappling to determine the way forward on active construction projects as well as tenders for new projects.

The construction sector is one of South Africa’s major economic contributors, and it will be a sector that government prioritises due to the labour-intensive activities it offers. The new guidelines by the ASAQS will not only assist Quantity Surveyors, contractors, and employers on how to minimise the risks of COVID-19 transmission and illness to themselves and their employees on construction sites, but it will also provide the much-needed clarity on the guidelines, responsibilities, and expense accountability.

Government wants to ramp up job opportunities to soften the blow of the fiscal crisis that COVID-19 has brought about. With the new infrastructure rollout, Quantity Surveyors, and other professionals in the built environment need to make sure they comply with the new directives so that construction activities can move ahead swiftly. Everyone will need to play their part in responding to the impact of the pandemic as well as the country’s economic recovery.

The construction industry’s need for printing services

In the construction industry, safety documentation plays an important part in the workplace health and safety risk management process. These documents assist with risk management in the workplace, complying with safety laws, and to ensure workers and subcontractors understand the safety requirements and carry out their work in a safe and healthy way. 

These health and safety laws require that people on or near construction sites are warned of dangerous activities taking place. This is also done by using Print in the form of letters to residents or special notices. Before any construction work begins, builders must ensure that a sufficient amount of construction site signage is displayed at the workplace. 
As you can see, there are many uses for printing services in the industry. For advice on workplace signage such as worker safety Posters, signs and guidelines contact Minuteman Press Benoni today.